Västsverige

Latest value

· 2025

9.90% Percentage of population

SE 10.8 · -0.9 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · +2.1 pp vs Europe

Rank in country

5 / 8

Among 8 regions in Sweden

Rank in Europe

61 / 204

Among 204 European regions

Population

2,117,895

Regional population · 2025

Recent trend

What this indicator measures

Measures the share of people living in households where total housing costs exceed 40% of disposable household income.

Lower values generally represent a more favorable situation.

Data source: Eurostat Housing cost overburden rate ilc_lvho07_r

How Västsverige compares

Lower is better · Range 6.9–13.7

Västsverige 9.9

Sweden 10.8

Europe 7.8

Sweden -0.9 pp Europe +2.1 pp

Regional map

· 2025 · 8 regions

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Regional insights

Regional position

Västsverige recorded 9.9% in 2025, a more favorable result than the national benchmark for Sweden but a less favorable one than the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 210,000 people in the region.

Recent change

From 2021 to 2025, the indicator deteriorated modestly from 7.5% to 9.9%; the latest annual movement was in the same direction, but small.

Related indicators

The topic picture is mixed: this indicator is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while the result for Arrears on bills is more favorable and has recently deteriorated. The result for Cannot keep home warm has recently improved.